Merna
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Beloved
- Origin
- Irish
Merna Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,461 baby girls have been named Merna. The name peaked in 1930 with 79 US births that year (rank #799). In 2024, ranked #11756 nationally — 10,957 places below its 1930 peak.
Top States for Merna
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Merna births are: Nebraska (204), Iowa (112), Illinois (62).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Merna
If you like Merna's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Merna's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Merna
Variant Forms
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Compare Merna to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Merna against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).